Senior Contracts Manager

Looking for your next career move in a company thats shaping the future of satellite communications?

At ETL Systems, weve been leading the way in RF design and manufacturing for over 40 years. Our technology powers critical satellite communications infrastructure used by the top 20 satellite operators and teleports worldwide, and 75% of NATO governments rely on our equipment to help protect their citizens.

Were not just growing, were thriving. With three Queens Awards for Enterprise in International Trade, and recent acquisitions of Atlantic Microwave, Space Path Communications, and IRT Technologies, weve expanded our capabilities across the full RF chain. This includes everything from antenna to modem, as well as high-power amplifiers and RF test equipment.

What truly sets us apart is our culture.

We are proudly recognised as a Great Place to Work (2024, 2025 & 2026) and named Best Workplace in Manufacturing, Production and Transportation (2025). Our success is built on strong values that shape how we work and grow together:

• Collaboration: We work as one team, united in purpose and committed to shared success.
• Innovation: We embrace curiosity and forward-thinking to drive meaningful progress.
• Excellence: We set ambitious standards and consistently deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Integrity: We act ethically, honestly and with professionalism in everything we do.

If youre looking to join a company where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your work makes a global impact, ETL Systems is the place for you.

ETL People benefits

• 33 days' holiday per year (including UK bank holidays), rising to 38 days over your first five years service.
• Company-funded Health Cash Plan (helping with everyday healthcare costs).
• Annual Bonus & Salary Review.
• Company Pension.
• Career development and training for all roles.
• ETL Employee Wellbeing Support:, free eye tests, free Employee Assistance Programme, GP anytime.
• ETL People Perks: discounts on shopping, holidays, gym membership, days out, cinema and dining.
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme.
• Free on-site Employee Gym (HFD HQ) and subsidised Gym memberships via People Perks
• Subsidised on-site employee Café (HFD HQ), with free refreshments for all employees
• Free onsite parking, car share scheme and EV charging.
• Casual Business Dress.
• Annual company events.

Role Overview:

The role of Senior Contract Manager will lead and oversee day-to-day contract performance, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with statutory/regulatory requirements and standards as internal processes. As the lead for contract management this will include engagement with operational teams, and supply chain partners, ensuring the right resources, skills and controls are in place to deliver high-quality outcomes.

You will have responsibility for the maintenance of current contracts and development of commercial bids/proposals, providing strategic and commercially sound guidance on challenging contracts and opportunities within the ETL business

The role is well suited to an experienced contracts professional who enjoys working closely with programme delivery teams, managing contractual risk, ensuring compliance and supporting the successful execution of high-value engineering contracts.

The ideal candidate:

You will have proven experience managing contracts, operations or service delivery in a complex environment, including the delivery and administration of high-value, technically complex contracts. You will have a strong track record of leading teams, managing performance and delivering against commercial and operational targets.

You will be experienced in overseeing multi-site operations, working with supply chains and managing supplier and subcontractor agreements, ensuring strong governance and compliance. You will be confident supporting programme teams with contract interpretation, change control, claims management and risk mitigation, while identifying and managing commercial and contractual risks across multiple programmes.

A solid understanding of maintenance delivery, safe systems of work, regulatory and contractual compliance is essential, including adherence to relevant…